Salinas Police investigating afternoon bank robbery

The Salinas Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that happened Friday afternoon.

At around 2:15, Officers were dispatched to a call about a report of an armed robbery in progress at the Monterey Credit Union in Harden Ranch Plaza.

Two males in baggy clothing with their faces covered, one brandishing a rifle, entered the Credit Union and ordered the employees and customers to the floor. They then ordered employees to enter the teller drawers, placed the money into a duffle bag and exited the bank.

They left the parking lot in an older model grey SUV that was parked directly in front of the business.

This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to call the Salinas Police Department at (831)758-7250.